Quote Originally Posted by nmalnar View Post
Also I read all u need in some terra cotta pots with a hole broken in them for hides, Is this true? IF so Ill go out and pick some up today also I went and looked at bedding and I was thinking of getting the aspen shavings but there was also the reptibark which was recommended to me by another snake owner I know. Is there any advantages to either? If not Im just going to go get the aspen. Im also having trouble finding a Digital thermometer/hygrometer locally. Any suggestions? My other questions is I read that you want to have a water dish big enough for him to soak but then I also read on another caresheet that it is not neccesary. Should I get one for hm to soak in just to be safe?
You can use anything as a hide as long as it's the proper size. nothing too big and of course not too small.

In my opinion, Aspen is easy to work with. I also believe it's less expensive too. But I guess it's really a personal opinion. Maybe try both and see what you think.

I think you can find digi therms at Home Depot. They come with 6 ft probes. As for the hygro, I don't know if a digi is needed. Again, a personal preference in my opinion.

If all of the husbandry is correct, your snake won't have the need to soak. If it has a bad shed, you can soak him in a sink and help with removing the shed skin. HOWEVER, a larger bowl does help with the humidity in the tank. Most breeders will have a 4 inch bowl in the tubs, so as you can see, it's not neccessary.


Hope This Helps,
Jim Smith